Marine Advisory Commission

Thursday, May 12, 2022 · 2:30 PM AM · Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way

TL;DR

The Marine Advisory Commission met to discuss marina and waterfront operations in Long Beach, focusing on lease extensions, dock improvements, and updating municipal code sections related to marinas. The commission approved several recommendations that will impact local maritime businesses and recreational facilities.

Key Decisions

  • Lease Extension for Gondola Getaway Passed
  • Memorandum of Understanding with Long Beach Yacht Club for Temporary Floating Dock Passed
  • Amendment to Municipal Code for Marina Governance Passed
  • Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Manager's Monthly Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED MINUTES AND AGENDA
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  5. 1. Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Marino, seconded by Vice Chair Mayes, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. NEW BUSINESS
  7. 2. Recommendation to endorse the submission to execute any and all documents necessary for a Fourth Amendment to Lease No. 27959 with The Gondola Getaway, Inc., to extend the Lease for one year, through April 30, 2023, to allow for continued operation of the Lessee’s gondola concession while a new agreement process is conducted. (District 3)
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Mac Rae, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. 3. Recommendation to endorse the submission to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Yacht Club, a non-profit public benefit corporation, establishing a management agreement for installation and use of temporary floating dock, small boat storage and paddle board racks on property within the jurisdiction of the City of Long Beach currently managed and maintained by Long Beach Yacht Club. (District 3)
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Murray, seconded by Commissioner Mac Rae, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 4. Recommendation to endorse the submission to prepare and present to the City Council an Ordinance amending sections of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC). Amendments will address antiquated LBMC sections related to Chapter 16.08 - Marinas and Chapter 16.12 - Pacific Ocean Areas that, as currently stated, are no longer applicable in the form of efficient and effective governance of the Long Beach Marinas. (Districts 1, 2, 3)
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Chair Turpin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION
  11. 5. Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates.
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Marino, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS
  13. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mark Turpin - Chair Chair Turpin commented all items were reviewed at today’s meeting.
  14. MARINE & BEACH MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Jo Murray - Chair Commissioner Murray thanked the Marine Bureau staff for their proactive maintenance approach in the marinas and beaches.
  15. PUBLIC COMMENT
  16. Brian Maginnis spoke on the floating dock proposal and introduced Hanne Chupik, President LBRA.
  17. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
  18. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, June 2, 2022, 8:30 a.m. Alamitos Bay Marina Office Conference Room, 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
  19. TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Thursday, June 9, 2022, 1:30 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
  20. NEXT MEETING
  21. The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022, 2:30 p.m. at the Long Beach Yacht Club located at 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803.
  22. ADJOURNMENT
  23. Note: The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Elvira Hallinan, Manager of Marinas and Beaches, 48 hours prior to the Marine Advisory Commission meeting at (562) 570-3215.
  24. At 2:30 p.m., Chair Turpin called the meeting to order.